China: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is -0.22 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of -0.1 percent. Historically, the average for China from February 1995 to June 2026 is 0.17 percent. The minimum of -1.97 percent was recorded in June 1998, while the maximum of 2.64 percent was reached in January 1996.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China
| Recent values | China: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | -0.22 |
| 2026 May | -0.1 |
| 2026 Apr | 0.2 |
| 2026 Mar | -0.59 |
| 2026 Feb | 0.92 |
| 2026 Jan | -0.01 |
| 2025 Dec | 0.09 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.01 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 5 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 6.7775 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 340,294.81 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 133.5975 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.22 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 1.00 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 274,483.31 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 193,611.53 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 80,871.79 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Policy rate | 3.00 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 58.00 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 18.80 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Business credit in foreign currency | 1.61 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Household credit in local currency | 835.68 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Household credit in foreign currency | 0.01 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Private credit in local currency | 1,937.67 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Private credit in foreign currency | 1.62 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, total | 294,048.68 | 5/2026 | billion local currency units |